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==Behavior of young intact boys==
Parents observe that many young, [[intact]] boys will pull and tug on their [[foreskin]]. Some parents express concern that the boy may be hurting himself, however that is not the case. The boy would not do that if it caused him pain. The foreskin has many [[Meissner's corpuscles]], which are specialized nerves that sense motion and stretching as pleasurable. Such behavior is normal and parents need not be concerned.
==Not recommended==
Mayo Clinic provides information on the care of [[foreskinned]] boys. This advice is ''not'' recommended. The language indicates Midwestern prejudice against [[intact]] boys, a lack of understanding of the [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| immmunological and protective functions]], and lack of current information on [[Development of retractable foreskin| development of foreskin retraction]].